22,000% more than animals
749,000% more than humans
All this biomass is produced via leaves
22,000% more than animals
749,000% more than humans
All this biomass is produced via leaves
CO2 IN, O2 and H2O OUT
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CO2 enters leaf and then chloroplasts through concentration gradient
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Stomata not always open….WHY???
Transpiration is a by‐product of opening stomatal pores
H2O transport needs to be sufficient to keep stomata open
Venation represents investment in H2O supply